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Mervin Brathwaite Jr

Orlando,FL

Summary

Hardworking Maintenance Technician bringing 15 years of experience performing diverse maintenance and repair duties. Dedicated to maintaining optimal equipment functionality by managing routine and complex equipment and facility matters. Strong knowledge of hand and power tool operation and safety measures.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Engineer

Burman Construction
04.2023 - 12.2024
  • Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
  • Conducted thorough risk assessments before undertaking any maintenance activities to mitigate potential hazards effectively.
  • Visually inspected and tested machinery and equipment, performing routine preventive maintenance.
  • Trained junior engineers on best practices in maintenance engineering, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
  • Established maintenance schedules to ensure timely completion of all required tasks while minimizing disruptions to operations.
  • Developed preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and optimize performance.
  • Instituted comprehensive documentation process for all maintenance activities, improving traceability and compliance.
  • Removed trash and recyclables at end of each shift and disposed of items in proper receptacles.
  • Safely and effectively handled wide range of cleaning products and solutions.

Maintenance Technician

Courtyard by Marriott Titisville
02.2024 - 10.2024
  • Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Successfully completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
  • Enhanced safety measures by performing routine inspections and identifying potential hazards.

Maintenance Technician

Concord Management LTD
01.2021 - 03.2024
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
  • Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets, and other equipment.
  • Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve maintenance processes.
  • Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Supervised maintenance functions, working collaboratively with sanitation crews on shop floor upkeep and repairs.
  • Removed trash and recyclables at end of each shift and disposed of items in proper receptacles.
  • Inspected, tested and adjusted mechanical and electrical systems to facilitate proper functioning.
  • Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
  • Repaired and replaced pumps, valves and motors.
  • Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
  • Rewired and replaced faulty electrical components in equipment.
  • Optimized work readiness with effective gathering of parts and supplies in alignment with specifications.
  • Utilized variety of tools and test equipment to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
  • Executed tasks within time and budget constraints.

Maintenance Worker

McKinney Apartments
01.2023 - 08.2023
    • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
    • Properly handled, transported, and disposed of recycled materials.
    • Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
    • Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
    • Sanitized restrooms using such chemicals as ammonia to reduce spread of germs.
    • Provided facility inspection and maintenance to achieve superior levels of cleanliness and upkeep.
    • Replaced light bulbs in indoor and outdoor fixtures and checked smoke and carbon monoxide detectors for proper functionality.
    • Followed safety precautions to avoid personal injury and provide safe work environment.
    • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
    • Removed outdoor debris and yard clippings into receptacles to properly maintain grounds.
    • Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets, and other equipment.
    • Worked with vendors to procure parts and materials for repairs, examining quality and performance.
    • Trained new maintenance personnel to safely and properly use equipment and tools and apply best practices.
    • Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
    • Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
    • Rewired and replaced faulty electrical components in equipment.
    • Executed tasks within time and budget constraints.
    • Repaired and replaced pumps, valves and motors.
    • Optimized work readiness with effective gathering of parts and supplies in alignment with specifications.
    • Wrote and revised maintenance procedures.
    • Conducted regular inspections of equipment to promptly identify issues that could cause machinery malfunctions.
    • Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
    • Reported issues to property manager so effective resolutions could be put into place.
    • Positively engaged with customers and maintained professional appearance as company representative.

Maintenance Technician

THE RESORT ON COCOA BEACH
03.2018 - 12.2020
    • Duties to Install Trouble shoot Repair and maintain production and facility Equipment Address all work orders coming from all areas of Maintenance Conducted Routine Inspection of premises and equipment Performs preventive maintenance and any rework on hotel rooms as needed Performed minor fixes such as repairing Broken Locks damage to walls Performs minor painting carpentry and masonry work Perform minor building and electrical repairs as necessary
    • Respond to Maintenance Emergencies on and on call basis Perform other duties as assigned by Director.
    • Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
    • Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
    • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
    • Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
    • Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.

Maintenance Technician

Legacy Real Estate LLC
01.2025 - 07.2025
  • Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
  • Minimized production delays, responding swiftly to emergency breakdowns or unexpected malfunctions.

Maintenance Supervisor

Premier Mortgage Field Services
12.2017 - 02.2018
  • Gave direction to and monitored maintenance construction and rehabilitation activities to ensure make ready and work orders completed Check work progress of each maintenance staff on an daily basis provided instructions if needed Provided Manager Input Regarding employee performance evaluation
  • Kept accurate records regarding preventive work orders and unit refurbished annual inspection.
  • Monitored employee work tasks while installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment for projects.
  • Paid close attention to guidelines, specifications, and detailed instructions to continuously adhere to strict operational and maintenance regulations.
  • Increased productivity by reducing downtime, budgeting effectively, allocating tasks, and maintaining high standards of safety and work quality.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Kept track of equipment, inventories, and system upgrades in order to prepare and present detailed reports to upper management.
  • Observed guidelines, specifications, and detailed instructions to meet strict operational and maintenance regulations.
  • Provided guidance to management regarding project bids for onsite improvements.
  • Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
  • Monitored systems to assure increase in power flow and integrated new system components, fixtures and motors.
  • Kept watchful eye on equipment inventories, optimizing work readiness and aligning supplies with specifications for each job.
  • Tracked and managed department costs for good budget adherence.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective materials procurement.
  • Monitored equipment, tools and system upgrades to compile data into detailed reports for upper management.
  • Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.

Maintenance Technician

Orlando Housing Authority
06.2017 - 12.2017
  • Daily Weekly Inspections of property Basic Plumbing Unclogged, Snaking Changing fixtures Basic Carpentry Unit Make Ready/Punch Out Inspection Changed Locks Completed Work orders Renovation
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
  • Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
  • Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
  • Drove compliance with regulations, building codes, and health and safety standards.
  • Inspected buildings, grounds, and equipment for unsafe or malfunctioning conditions.
  • Used standard housekeeping equipment, tools, and supplies to accomplish basic cleaning.
  • Carried out building updates such as painting surfaces, replacing fixtures, and reorganizing rooms.
  • Worked quickly on emergency requests in order to minimize disruptions to operations.
  • Prepared documentation and drafted reports detailing completed maintenance activities and repairs.

Education

Some College (No Degree) -

James Monroe College

Skills

    • CARPENTRY (10 years)

    • DRYWALL (10 years)

    • GENERAL CARPENTRY (10 years)

    • PAINTING (10 years)

    • PLUMBING (7 years)

    • Hand Tools

    • Maintenance

    • Troubleshooting

    • Electrical

    • Project Management

    • Equipment Installation

    • Mechanical Troubleshooting

    • Equipment Repair

    • Equipment Maintenance

    • Plumbing Repairs

    • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

    • Construction Management

    • Bathroom Remodeling

    • Apartment Painting

    • Punch Lists

    • Sales Leadership

    • Deal Closing

    • Sales initiatives and techniques

    • Negotiation and Persuasion

    • Operations Management

    • Contract Negotiation

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Additional Information

  • General carpentry including drywall
  • Minor Plumbing including changing out faucets, toilets, tubs and repairing pipes
  • Punch outs
  • Painting
  • Pressure washing
  • Minor Electrical
  • Tile and grout work
  • Completing work orders

Timeline

Maintenance Technician

Legacy Real Estate LLC
01.2025 - 07.2025

Maintenance Technician

Courtyard by Marriott Titisville
02.2024 - 10.2024

Maintenance Engineer

Burman Construction
04.2023 - 12.2024

Maintenance Worker

McKinney Apartments
01.2023 - 08.2023

Maintenance Technician

Concord Management LTD
01.2021 - 03.2024

Maintenance Technician

THE RESORT ON COCOA BEACH
03.2018 - 12.2020

Maintenance Supervisor

Premier Mortgage Field Services
12.2017 - 02.2018

Maintenance Technician

Orlando Housing Authority
06.2017 - 12.2017

Some College (No Degree) -

James Monroe College
Mervin Brathwaite Jr